VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are the heart of what keeps Girls Rock Fort Worth rockin’!
We have a variety of musical AND non-musical volunteer positions available for people interested in working with us. Part time & Full time positions are available and some of them can be combined (e.g. Instrument Instructor & Band Coach). Click here for more details on each position. No matter your strengths and skillset, we need YOU!
Girls Rock Fort Worth prioritizes women, trans, gender non-conforming and nonbinary people for our mentorship positions–other volunteer positions are open to people of all genders!
Please make sure to review all the info below before applying. Thank you!
Each of our workshops values developing life skills and self-esteem, as well as encouraging creativity, self-expression, and awareness. Examples of workshops that have been taught at other rock camps: History of Women in Rock, Self-Defense, Image & Identity, Songwriting, Teen Issues, Recording your Band, Prosecution, Engineering & Lighting, and Band T-Shirt Screen Printing. Must be available to teach 1 or 2 one-hour sessions on the day of your scheduled workshop. Open to women & gender expansive people.
Workshop Presenters have their own application found here.
(2 spots for each instrument) Mon-Thur mornings, 9:30 – Noon. Our campers possess a varying range of age and skill level, and many have never touched a musical instrument in their lives. We need instructors for guitar, bass, vocal, keyboards, and drums. Age groups will be split into different instruction times. You can choose to teach one or both. Open to women & gender expansive people.
(6-8 spots available) **Songwriting/Instrument knowledge needed**, Mon-Fri, 1:00-2:30 for ages 8-11yo and/or 2:30-4:30 for 12-17yo. Band coaches are assigned 1 or 2 bands to help prepare a song for the Showcase. You will help the campers during band selection on the first day and assist them each camp day in learning how to play as a group, both musically and interpersonally. It is possible to coach two bands, if you request it. Open to women & gender expansive people.
(8 spots available), Mon-Fri 8:30-5:15. You will serve as a mentor to your assigned band of campers, make sure they are where they need to be at all times & that their needs are met, assist the Band Coach as needed, and attend the debrief meeting at the end of each day. Open to women & gender expansive people.
Part-time. Workshops are 1 – 1 1/2 hours long. Mornings (9:30-10:45 for 12-17yo, 10:45-Noon for 8-11yo) & Afternoon (1-2:30 for 12-17yo, 3:00-4:30 for 8-11yo). Each of our workshops values developing life skills and self-esteem, as well as encouraging creativity, self-expression, and awareness. Examples of workshops that have been taught at camp: History of Women in Music, Self-Defense, Image & Identity, Songwriting, Healthy Relationships, Recording your Band, and Band T-Shirt Screen Printing. Open to women & gender expansive people.
Part time or Full time. M-F. (At least 1 volunteer needed on campus at all times, can be split among several volunteers) The Panther Core Patrol is made up of social workers, therapists, counselors and folks in related careers. They are available to all camp staff and volunteers as someone to run tricky situations by, to report something worrisome you witnessed or overheard a camper doing or saying, and as a general support when you’re feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, confused, excited, etc. The Patrol is also there to help out with group/band dynamics, if something isn’t clicking, or to help resolve a conflict between campers if one arises. Open to women & gender expansive people.
(1-2 spots available per day), Part-Time or Full-Time. The receptionist assists with camper registration, check-in and check-out of the campers every day, monitors visitors, coordinates in-camp communication, gives directions, answers questions, and sells showcase tickets and camp merchandise. There is a lot of flexibility with this position. Open to women & gender expansive people.
(3-4 spots available) Part-Time or Full-Time. Help set-up, breakdown, and move equipment throughout the week. Responsibilities include: reconfiguring rooms for band practice every day, maintaining or fixing gear, assisting Lunch Bands with set-up and helping with load in/out. There is a lot of flexibility with this position. All applicants welcome.
Any Days, Any Time. These volunteers are called upon for to help with any last minute needs, runs to stores, filling in for another volunteer, generally lending a hand as necessary. Floaters must have a car and a cell phone. There is a lot of flexibility with this position. All applicants welcome.
Monday – Friday, 11:30am-1:30pm, can be split up by day. Kitchen helpers need to lift, move and serve lunch at camp. You set up lunch each day and assist with clean up. Kitchen team members will occasionally be asked to drive to pick up local lunch donations. Feeding people at camp is fun and makes everyone happy. Be a food fairy; it’s fun! All applicants welcome.
Part-time or Full-time. Take photos during camp, including band photos for the showcase (Band photos are usually done on Wednesday & must be uploaded quickly for use at the Showcase). All applicants welcome.
Part-time, Throughout camp, Band promos on Thursday or Friday. Get video during camp including band interviews for the showcase promos. Promo videos must be ready in time to use during the Saturday Showcase. The videos will be a brief introduction of the band that will be performing including interviews of the band. All applicants welcome.
No music experience necessary, Part-Time, Saturday July 8 & Sunday July 9 and Friday July 14. Help load in the gear and decorate the Camp Space before camp starts and load the gear out at the end of the week. Includes setting up/breaking down equipment and the space, hanging decorations, as well as cleaning and organizing the space so it looks exactly the way we received it! All applicants welcome.
Part-time. Take photos during the showcase. All applicants welcome.
Part- time. Capture video of the Showcase. All Applicants welcome.
(5 spots available). No musical experience necessary, Part-Time, Saturday, July 15th. Volunteers will work merch and info tables, sell tickets, fold programs, green room assistance, stagehands, and help to ensure that all aspects of the showcase concert run smoothly. Must be available for the day of the showcase. All applicants welcome.
